KAYE THORNBRUGH
Kaye Thornbrugh is a second-generation Kootenai County resident who has been with the Coeur d’Alene Press for six years. She primarily covers Kootenai County’s government, as well as law enforcement, the legal system and North Idaho College.
Recent Stories
Convicted killer goes on hunger strike in Kootenai County Jail
Prosecutors ask court to intervene
Court records indicate Howard had lost 50 pounds between March 15 and April 29.
North Idaho counties report increase of sexual assault
As reports of sexual assault increase throughout North Idaho, advocates, law enforcement and prosecutors are working to keep up.
North Idaho College attorney bills approach $100K
Since his hiring last August, North Idaho College attorney Colton Boyles has billed NIC more than $98,000.
Idaho open primary supporters submit signatures
Supporters of the Idaho open primary ballot initiative have submitted more than 95,000 signatures to county clerks across the state.
Idaho open primary initiative in final stretch
Supporters of a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters are making a final push to gather signatures before the May 1 deadline.
Swayne wins $29K in attorney fees
A judge has ordered North Idaho College to pay President Nick Swayne’s attorney fees after he successfully sued NIC for a copy of an investigative report that had been at the center of debate on the board of trustees.
‘Perfect the way they are’
Community walks for autism acceptance
The sounds of laughter and upbeat music filled the air as more than 200 people, including many people with autism and their loved ones, gathered Saturday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds for the Walk for Autism Acceptance.
NIC trustees hire accreditation attorney
North Idaho College trustees hired another attorney Thursday night, this time to “assist NIC across the finish line” of returning to good standing with its accreditor.
NIC trustees examine governance problems
North Idaho College trustees examined how behavior at public meetings has contributed to the governance problems at the center the show-cause sanction issued by its accreditor.
NIC hit with another ratings downgrade
Moody’s Investor Service has again downgraded North Idaho College’s issuer and revenue bond ratings, an action that affects about $8.4 million in rated debt.